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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swindon:
A bus is $110 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swindon costing on average $146 (€124).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€31) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4 (-€3). The journey takes 4h 50m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Swindon
How to get from Leicester to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 AM 6h40 Leicester 11:55 AM Swindon $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 AM 6h40 Leicester 11:55 AM Swindon $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 AM 6h40 Leicester 11:55 AM Swindon $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swindon:
A bus is $110 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swindon costing on average $146 (€124).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Swindon by train.
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